Gloria Fernandez is a NDIS Disability Support Worker with over a decade of combined experience as a Youth Worker and Disability Support Worker.
Gloria specialises in providing high-intensity support, including:
Daily personal activities
Development of daily living and life skills
Participation in community, social, and civic activities She also offers:
Transport for appointments and shopping
Support with exercise routines
Guidance on healthy eating and cooking choices Additionally, Gloria provides:
Respite care
Emergency on-call support
Travel Companion
Gloria's extensive training and experience encompass a wide range of conditions, including Challenging Behaviours, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Intellectual Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy, Vision Impairment, ADHD, Quadriplegic, and schizophrenia. Her background in trauma-based care and intervention equips her to provide compassionate and patient care to individuals of all ages, from birth to 80 years old. She is known for her energetic yet calm demeanor and exceptional ability to build rapport with all age groups.
Qualifications / Training
With a Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate IV in Disability, and has completed comprehensive training such as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, The Sanctuary Model Training, Hope and Healing, Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Workshop, Indigenous Australian Studies: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness Program. She is fully qualified within her field. She has also completed the Circle of Security (Parenting Program), Understanding of Attachment for Carers, and several Trauma and Attachment training programs.
She is also adept at crisis intervention and has a valid First Aid/CPR certification. Gloria's commitment to ongoing professional development is evident through her completion of workshops on trauma, attachment, mindfulness, and the importance of sensory processing for children and young people. Her broad understanding of these subjects allows her to provide holistic support to individuals with diverse needs.
In addition to her professional achievements, Gloria is fully licensed and insured, thus ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Gloria's dedication to her work, coupled with her qualifications and personal interests, embodies her passion for delivering exceptional care and support to individuals with disabilities.
Moreover, Gloria has a keen interest in outdoor activities, including swimming, fishing, hiking, biking, weight lifting, jogging, salsa dancing and gardening.
Gloria Fernandez is committed to providing the highest standard of care, and her qualifications, experience, and personal attributes make her a valuable asset in the disability support sector.
Gloria provides services in Cairns and Tablelands (and is available to travel to different locations as a travel companion.)
